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Originally Posted by markm
Gadzooks! what 'av i started??
George and Adrian (resident aerodynamic experts).. so... would i be correct in thinking that all the air that enters the 2 intakes once inside the nose of the fairing becomes a swirling bumbling mess? Theres enough obstructions there (wiring, connectors, steering head stem, yokes etc etc).....
right... i'm still on a tangent thanks to this forum.. in mooching around on the net yesterday (thanks Steve - Mr. R) and through one link or the other have found something i might give a go: found an oil cooler by Setrab 641
measures 8" wide by 2" deep and 1 1/4" thick which will fit in the space at the nose of the fairing behind the 2 intakes. I've also found a clever little device called a thermostat 641-10 Thermostat Twins which would open up at 80 deg C and allow oil to go to my hypothetical aditional oil cooler... failing that theres a manual version bypass valve. I've also found a thermostat at BSR Aerotek for £12.50 so could be something worth experimenting with..
All interesting stuff!
I need to know now whats the optimum oil temp range on our ducati's?
Anyone have a clue?
regards
Mark |
Hi Mark,
I'd never claim to be an aerodynamics expert.....the maths is far too complicated!!
However I do regularly depend on the theory working!
Re the oil cooler idea I found a US website where the guy had done exactly what you propose i.e mounting the cooler inside the nose fairing. I've just tried to go back to the website but for some reason the pictures wouldn't download. The link is as follows.....
Miller Oil Cooler Kit
You can e-mail the guy via
http://arch.texas.net for more information. Re the cooler and plumbing I found Pete at NBM Woolford at Silverstone to be very helpful. He can provide all the kit and useful advice.
www.nbmwoolford.co.uk
George,
I really wasn't teasing! I find the subject interesting and there's always more to learn about the 'black art' of aerodynamics!!
Flying a Zlin....lucky chap! A bit like an aerial Ducati !!
Safe flying
ATB
Adrian